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Place of Origin: North African
Vintage Moroccan Leather Pouf Hand-Tooled in Marrakesh Red and Black
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan red and black round leather pouf hand tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Handcrafted by Moroccan artisans.
Size is 21 in. diameter x ...
Category
20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Moorish Ceramic Glazed Covered Jars Handcrafted in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of Moroccan glazed polychrome ceramic jars tureen with cover.
Hand painted ceramic Jubbana, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco.
Moorish designs in t...
Category
20th Century Islamic North African Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Coptic textile Byzantine Period; 4th–5th Century C.E.
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Coptic textile
Byzantine Period; 4th–5th Century C.E.
Materials: linen, Wool
23 x 16 cm
This fragment features black decorations on a beige background, depicting human figures with...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Moroccan Ethnic Berber Throw Pillow
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber ethnic handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug.
The front and the back are made from a different rug, front is more...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Handcrafted Metal Lanterns, North Africa set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Handcrafted Metal Hanging Lanterns, North Africa set of 2.
Moroccan metal Moorish hanging lanterns.
Amazing Moorish light fixtures hand...
Category
20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts North African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Moroccan Tribal Berber Wool Comb
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan tribal Folk Art Berber wool comb.
19th century, nice patina, Museum collector piece.
Category
1870s Folk Art Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Kapati textile - Epoque Byzantine; 4th–5th Century C.E
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Kapati Textile
Byzantine Period; 4th–5th Century C.E.
Materials: Plant and Animal Fibers, Wool
9,5 x 9,5 cm
This woolen fabric is woven in the traditional Coptic Kapati style, characteristic of Egypt during the Christian era. The name "Kapati" refers to the Copts of Egypt and describes a weaving technique that does not use embroidery or printing. It is said that Al-Muqawqis, the governor of Egypt, offered the Prophet garments made from Kapati fabric.
At the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, the French archaeologist Albert Gayet showcased the results of his excavations from the winter of 1898-1899. Around one hundred Coptic textiles and fragments were displayed at the Palais du Costume. Their aesthetic generated considerable enthusiasm, particularly among artists like Auguste Rodin and Henri Matisse. This led to a "Coptomania," which, among other things, influenced fashion designers.
The square fragment features black decoration on a beige background; the two squares at the center are separated by scalloped edges, from which hang various ornaments or geometric motifs. At the center of the fragment is an image of a dancing figure surrounded by geometric decorations. This piece dates back to a time when ancient...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Marble
Moroccan Berber Miniature Prayer Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual Moroccan rug woven in the hooked technique using recycled industrial fibres on a plastic foundation. The directional character of the abstract pattern, which seem ...
Category
2010s Islamic North African Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Parchment Tribal Art Wall Sconce North African
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp s...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Hand-Painted Parchment Moroccan Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade.
Ir...
Category
20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Parchment Moroccan African Ethnic Wall Art
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category
20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Handpainted Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Berber Stone Necklace, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Berber necklace, hand-crafted with stone beads and wool clasp, with a pair of copal amber center stones. Morocco, early 20th Century.
Green and blue amazonite, turquoise, red cor...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Stone
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Berber Moroccan Ourika Valley Eye Design Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven with natural, undyed wool, flat-weaves such as the one illustrated here are characteristic of the Berber people located in the Ourika Valley, in the Moroccan High Atlas region....
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.
Category
Early 20th Century North African Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Leather, Wood
A Trilobite Fossil
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A Trilobite fossil from Morocco,great patina and shine of the fossilized stone,
Trilobits are extinct marine arthropods,easily recognized by their distinctive
three-lobed, three-seg...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Ironstone
$1,317
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Kilim Rug Textile North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan authentic vintage flat-woven Tribal Kilim rug from the Middle Atlas of Morocco, North Africa. Handwoven clectible Moroccan textile in stripes of red and dark green, black an...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Candlestick - Morocco
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Candlestick - Morocco.
Tamegroute is a small Moroccan village simply known for it's rich traditional ceramics. The cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North African Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hanukkah lamp, cast brass, rivets, Algeria, circa 1880.
Crescent-shaped back plate, with eight gates, a vase with flowers, apertures in veget...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$3,072 Sale Price
20% Off
Glazed Moorish Ceramic Covered Jar Handcrafted in Fez Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish ceramic Moroccan glazed polychrome jar tureen with cover.
Hand painted ceramic Jubbana, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco.
...
Category
20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Brocade Embroidered with Pink and Gold Trim, circa 1970
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan caftan, floral brocade embroidered with hot pink and gold trim.
This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with gold and pi...
Category
20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Brocade
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Tamagroute Earth Candlestick - Morocco
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Tamagroute Earth Candlestick - Morocco. Tamegroute is a small Moroccan village simply known for it's rich traditional ceramics. The clay is cut by hand from the banks of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North African Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Vintage Organic Hand-Woven Textile, circa 1960
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal kilim.
This very large blanket was handwoven by the Berber women for their own use.
Handcrafted folk art textiles from the Middle Atlas Berber tribes in Morocco with traditional stripes designs.
Could be used as a floor covering, on a sofa or bed, or for upholstery.
Great Moroccan vintage organic textile to add the Ethnic accent to any style of décor.
Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Century Modern, Urban, and Loft interiors.
Midcentury organic vintage handwoven textile...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique North African Red Slip Ware Vase
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique handmade African red slip ware vase. Circa 300-600 CE (AD), this beautiful handmade piece red slip ware pottery was handmade in North Africa. This pi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Berber Rug
By Beni Ourain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Beni Ouarain carpet, white lush organic natural wo, hand woven by women of the Middle Atlas of Morocco. Authentic Moroccan Beni Ouarain tribal rug from the Berber tribes of ...
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Handcrafted Parchment African Red Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade.
Ir...
Category
20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Moroccan "Boucherouite" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan "Boucherouite" rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven entirely with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or torn cloth in Moroccan Arabic. A relat...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal North African Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
African Big Bongo Peoples Stone Female Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Africa, Bongo Peoples, stone female commemorative figure from Southern Sudan. A fine specimen in naturally weathered condition; hand carved from a porous orange-black stone, 20th century. Similar funerary stone sculptures in various sizes were likely crafted over many centuries.
Original patina from appropriate age.
A nice custom base included.
Dimensions: 30 inches high and 9.5 inches wide and 8 inches deep mounted on a custom iron base.
Provenance: Old Brussels, Belgium collection acquired in 1998.
History:
The Bongo are an ethnic group living in South Sudan, mostly in the Tonj District. They speak the Bongo language, one of the Bongo-Baka languages. Unlike the Dinka and other Nilotic groups, the Bongo are not a cattle herding people and do not use cows for bride price. Subsistence farming is the primary source of food, though money is obtained by working in forestry, building, selling honey, and other various means.
For similar examples see Barakat Gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century North African Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Large Moorish Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Black Writing Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez.
Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing.
This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is called...
Category
20th Century Islamic North African Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Moroccan Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven wool veil of an unusual format, sparsely embellished with touches of embroidery, used as a head cover in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdallah Berber people...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Metal Silver Plated Tea Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse design, nicely aged, handcrafted in Fez, stamped in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
$650 / item
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 2
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical geometrical. This type of bracelet was worn/used by the Zaghawa People also called Bé...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Moroccan "Boucherouite" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan "Boucherouite" rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven entirely with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or torn cloth in Moroccan Arabic. A relatively recent phenomenon, such weavings are products of socio-economic changes in Moroccan society, with nomadic tribes settling in towns, abandoning animal husbandry and losing access to wool. A very creative, artistic response by talented Moroccan women...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal North African Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Small Moroccan "Boucherouite" or Azilal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Moroccan "Boucherouite" or Azilal rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or t...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal North African Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Mirror Hand Painted with Red and Amber Moorish Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan mirror, hand painted, wooden Moorish window shaped mirror.
Beautiful hand crafted mirror in a traditional hand painted Mooris...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Middle Eastern Women Face Veil Bedouin, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Bedouin women face veil, from the Bedouin tribes of the Sinai Desert.
An amazing Niqab, Negev Bedouin veil from Palestine.
Worked on a base of...
Category
1910s Folk Art Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Textile
Berber Stone Necklace, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A long Berber necklace, hand-crafted with stone beads and wool, with a round filigree silver accent. Morocco, early 20th Century.
Green and blue amazonite, red coral, glass and sto...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Silver
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Moroccan Berber Ethnic Silver Bracelets
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Moroccan Berber Tribal bracelets.
Moroccan Tribal bracelets from the High Atlas of Morocco.
Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel.
The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry...
Category
20th Century Tribal North African Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Silver
Moroccan "Boucherouite" Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan "Boucherouite" runner rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven in rare runner format, entirely with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or torn clo...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal North African Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Moroccan Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Cover
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven wool veil used as a head scarf in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdallah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti-Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Outstanding Vintage Beni Mguild Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Mguild tribe is located in the mountainous region of the Moroccan Middle Atlas. Together with the Beni Ouarain, they represent the earliest Berber presence in that region as...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Orange Color Tribal African Pile Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan vintage orange cor tribal African pile rug.Wonderf work of art, bright oranges geometrical design, free style, amazing vintage Moroccan runner.Handwoven by t...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large African Tribal Art Parchment Wall Shade Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Art pieces could ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in the 1970s, this wooden statue will be a great accen...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Moroccan Vintage Berber Textile with Sequins North Africa, Handira
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan Berber wedding rug with sequins North Africa, Handira.Handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Handira ethnic textile.Moroccan Bohemian style rug, handwoven by the Berber women of the Zemmour tribe for their wedding day.The design on this ethnic carpet is white, red and black in geometrical motifs on a red and white background and adorned with some sequins to sparkle under the moon light.(cod be easily removed if needed), Handwoven by the Berber tribes in Atlas Mountains of Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs.Midcentury organic vintage Handira...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 1
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical geometrical. This type of bracelet was worn/used by the Zaghawa People also called Bé...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Berber Tribes of Morocco Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'07 x 14'05
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
20046 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'07 x 14'05.
Craft a serene and contemporary ambiance with this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, where simplicity meets cozy sophistication. Neutral earthy tones blend seamlessly, creating a tranquil color palette within the principles of Shibui aesthetics. Enriched with Judaic symbolism, the Moroccan rug proudly bears the revered Star of David, transforming it into a masterpiece of Judaica art.
This long vintage Moroccan rug not only resonates with visual beauty but also carries the rich tapestry of Jewish history in Morocco, infusing spaces with a profound cultural energy. Each intricately woven thread tells a story, with the weaver's initials adding a personal touch to the rug. A harmonious addition to Minimalist design and modern interiors, this Moroccan runner becomes both a visual delight and a cultural statement.
Marking the sacred moments of Jewish tradition, the rug gracefully signifies Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, Rosh Hashanah...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$3,612 Sale Price
27% Off
Large Moroccan Ceramic Vase from Fez with Blue Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez.
Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing.
This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is call...
Category
20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Bobyrug’s Vintage Long Moroccan Berbere Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Moroccan rug with a beautiful tribal design and red field color, mid-20th century, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation, good conditions.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Berber Scarf
Located in Brecht, BE
A very rare find this mid 19th century unique berber scarf, sublime natural dye colors.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Zemmour Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare mixed technique Berber rug ascribed to the Zemmour people, located in the Moroccan Middle Atlas, originally used as a saddle cover - an item of great prestige among Berber tri...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 Century made.
The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affilia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal North African Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
Beige Black Moroccan Hallway Runner Beni Ourain Rug North African Tribal
By djoharian-design, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Oversized large Beni Ourain rug hallway runner 18 x 3 ft.
Large beige black Moroccan Amazigh Beni Ourain rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection
Berber rugs and carp...
Category
2010s Tribal North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$2,251 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Wooden American Mortar and Pestle
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large wood antique American mortar and pestle.
Early 19th c. Americana turned wood footed mortar and pestle.
American, late 19th century wooden mortar and pestle...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces or may have used as dance wands. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal North African Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Moroccan Orientalist Framed Giclee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Orientalist Moroccan scene giclee painting of the King o Morocco.
French orientalist reproduction painting of Mohamed V coming back from exile with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish North African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Moroccan tribal Azilal carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very beautiful vintage Moroccan tribal carpet. Hand knotted by tribal women in the Moroccan mountains. Joyful colors and design.
The Djoharian Design Collection is located in German...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan Decorative Bottle. Destined to be a conversation piece no matter where you place it, this is another of those rare items you'll only find at Mosaik.
Moroccan Antique...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage North African Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Tin
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